Competitive Edge Charter Academy (CECA)

ceca.yucaipaschools.com

Charter School 717 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Competitive Edge Charter Academy (CECA), located in Yucaipa, California, is a specialized charter school operating under the Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District. The academy is designed to offer a unique educational environment that prioritizes academic excellence through a rigorous and focused curriculum. By emphasizing small class sizes and personalized instruction, CECA aims to provide students with the individual attention necessary to master core subjects while fostering a supportive community atmosphere.

The school is particularly noted for its commitment to preparing students for future academic and professional success by integrating innovative teaching strategies with high expectations. As a charter institution, CECA enjoys the flexibility to implement specialized programs that may differ from traditional district schools, allowing it to cultivate a distinct school culture centered on character development and student achievement. Its presence in the Yucaipa community provides local families with a tuition-free, public alternative that focuses on helping students gain a "competitive edge" in their educational journey.

717

Total Students

33.1

Full-Time Teachers

21.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Competitive Edge Charter Academy (CECA)
Demographic	Student Count
White	374
Hispanic	279
Black	6
Asian	41
Two or More	13
American Indian	4

White
374 (52.2%)
Hispanic
279 (38.9%)
Asian
41 (5.7%)
Two or More
13 (1.8%)
Black
6 (0.8%)
American Indian
4 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified
Phone:	(909)797-0174
Website:	http://ceca.yucaipaschools.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	717
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	166
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	98

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 117

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 75

Grade 6 75

Grade 7 75

Grade 8 75